FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 270-5 Log 3.96

Carrying US 270-5 Log 3.96 over CRYSTAL SPRINGS CREEK

3.96 MI E MONTGOMARY CO, Garland, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 270-5 Log 3.96

The US 270-5 Log 3.96 bridge in Garland, Arkansas carries US 270-5 Log 3.96 over CRYSTAL SPRINGS CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,383 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 270-5 Log 3.96 compares

▼ 6.8
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Arkansas bridges
144
Bridges in Garland · 2 in Poor condition
US 270-5 Log 3.96 18.1 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
8.5
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,383 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000M2631

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 270-5 Log 3.96 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 270-5 Log 3.96 against other structures in Garland and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 270-5 Log 3.96?

US 270-5 Log 3.96 in Garland, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 270-5 Log 3.96 inspected?

US 270-5 Log 3.96's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,383 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 270-5 Log 3.96 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 270-5 Log 3.96?

US 270-5 Log 3.96 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 270-5 Log 3.96?

US 270-5 Log 3.96 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 270-5 Log 3.96 and does age affect safety?

US 270-5 Log 3.96 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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